Painted Mining Bee vs Mnestra's Ringlet
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Mining Bee | Mnestra's Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Andrena fucata | Erebia mnestra |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Andrenidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 10-13 mm | 32-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Alps |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Mining Bee
A handsome spring bee with a red-brown thorax and banded abdomen. It is common in woodland clearings and gardens across Europe.
Did You Know?
It is a favourite host of the cuckoo bee Nomada flava, which lays eggs in its nest burrows.
Mnestra's Ringlet
A dark alpine ringlet with bright orange patches on its forewings. It inhabits steep, rocky grasslands at high elevations.
Did You Know?
It has a two-year life cycle, with larvae overwintering twice before pupating.